Hohenstein expands support for GTS to ensure transparency
Hohenstein, a globally renowned research and testing institute, has announced its formal support for the Global Textile Scheme (GTS), an initiative focused on enabling structured data exchange within the textile value chain. This partnership aims to address longstanding inefficiencies in communication and traceability between manufacturers, brands, certifiers, and consumers.
The GTS Initiative proposes a standardized digital framework that enables different stakeholders to share and retrieve data on product content, certification status, compliance, and environmental attributes. Hohenstein’s involvement adds scientific rigor and testing validation to the scheme, helping to ensure that all exchanged data remains verifiable and reliable.
This collaboration is particularly timely as the industry faces increasing regulatory scrutiny, such as the EU’s Digital Product Passport requirements. Brands will soon need to disclose detailed material compositions, environmental impacts, and recyclability—tasks that GTS aims to simplify and automate.
Hohenstein’s technical contribution includes aligning its testing methodologies with GTS formats, creating APIs for digital integration, and advising on lifecycle data tracking. This partnership is expected to improve textile transparency, accelerate digital transformation, and empower conscious consumption across global markets.
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